www.oceanconnectors.org
Organization Type:
Non-profit project
Mission:
Ocean Connectors is a San Diego-based project of the nonprofit organization The Ocean Foundation. The Ocean Connectors program works to connect youth across boundaries for the sake of wildlife conservation.
Contact:
Frances Kinney
Ocean Connectors Project
P.O. Box 3953
San Diego, CA 92163
Phone: (619) 574-6643
Fax: (619) 374-7162
frances@propeninsula.org
Geographical Focus:
International
Counties Served:
San Diego
Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management,
Water Pollution Prevention, Litter Abatement
Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Access, Endangered Species,
Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Islands, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries,
Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Wetlands, Wildlife Conservation, Coral Reefs,
Litter Abatement
Educational Resources:
Posters, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Multimedia, Website,
Guest Speakers, Workshops, Letter Writing, Service-Learning
Education Programs:
Ocean Connectors: Connecting Youth for Conservation
In collaboration with various community groups, this program gives local schoolchildren in San Diego and Mexico the opportunity to witness and learn about marine life firsthand. Students receive presentations on sea turtle biology and conservation, and attend field trips to see real sea turtles in the wild. Students also participate in habitat restoration and service-learning activities to actively improve their natural surroundings. Schoolchildren have the opportunity to exchange letters about wildlife conservation with their counterparts in cities in Baja California Sur, Mexico. We show youth that they can be true Ocean Connectors themselves, just like the animals they are helping to protect.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, General Public
Other Languages:
Spanish
Volunteer Opportunities
